DEVOTION - Rakesh Chaurasia

In Hinduism, more than in any other major world religion, Man’s environment is sacrosanct to Godliness. It is perhaps the only belief-system where dogma and rituals are not fundamental to its followers worshipping and living life to the full. Therefore, devotion and worship to the almighty is not confined only to grandiose temples but allows one free reign to connect with the Aatma (the Soul), anywhere, at any time of the day; be it at home, a holy site or simply outdoors.

Thus, in this album of devotion, the very gifted and talented flautist, Rakesh Chaurasia and the King of Pakhawaj, Pandit Bhavani Shankar come together to create sombre yet sublime temple music in Dhrupad style appropriate for the home or one’s own cocoon elsewhere. Eight melodious tracks, beginning with the appropriate dawn Raag Prabhadeshwari, followed by Gujri Todi, Shudh Sarang, Yaman, Jhinjhoti, Mian Ki Malhar, Chandrakauns and the late night Raag Jog provide a perfect backdrop to everyday worship and meditation.